Jan Pruitt
Chief Executive Officer

Recognized in Texas for her advocacy efforts on behalf of families in need, Jan Pruitt serves the North Texas Food Bank as Chief Executive Officer. Committed to providing North Texans in need with adequate nutritious food, Pruitt leads this nationally acclaimed nonprofit organization that has been recognized locally and nationally for its effectiveness.

Prior to assuming this role in 1997, Jan served for two years as executive director of the Texas Association of Second Harvest Food Banks (TASHFB) where she coordinated activities among 18 of America’s Second Harvest member food banks in the state of Texas. For 11 years, Pruitt was Executive Director of Lancaster Outreach Center, an NTFB agency that provides direct service to low-income families.

From February to August 2007, Pruitt served as interim Chief Operating Officer at America’s Second Harvest while continuing to run the North Texas Food Bank. Jan was selected by America’s Second Harvest CEO Vicki Escarra to help with the selection of the new COO, and Jan split time between Dallas and Chicago. In September 2007, Pruitt was bestowed the Presidential Recognition of the Year award from America’s Second Harvest. The Presidential Recognition of the Year award is given by the CEO of America’s Second Harvest to an executive director of a member food bank who has contributed an extraordinary effort to the network’s viability and momentum. In November 2007, Jan was given the Award of Excellence in Non-Profit Leadership by the Center for Non-Profit Management.

A frequent speaker on issues of hunger and social justice, Jan Pruitt serves on a number of key national and regional organizations, including:

• Member,  Board of Directors, America’s Second Harvest, Chicago Illinois

• Member,  Board of Trustees, Three Square Food Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada

• Member,  Board of Advisors, Dallas Center for the Performing Arts

• Past Chair, National Council - America’s Second Harvest (2005-2007) Chicago Illinois

• Past President, Board of Directors, Texas Association of Second Harvest Food Banks (TASHFB)

• Past President, Women’s Council of Greater Dallas County, Dallas Texas

• Member, 2001 Leadership Dallas, Dallas Texas

Jan Pruitt and her husband Charles reside in Red Oak. The have four grown children.

Imagine … North Texas Without Hunger